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Gazwould wrote:That's an odd size , why such a slim tyre on a 18" Grant ?

I'm 235 on 17" = a big positive , grip !

18"x7.5J wheels - just want to avoid scrubbing once lowered. correct size is 215/40/18 and can go to 225.

Ouch sorry to hear that Gaz!

I've just had a look at those tyres and they dont seem to have a tyre size I can use

I'm going to need to buy 4 x 205/40/18 soon so keeping my options open but I'm not usually a fan of budgets thats for sure.

Might just leave mine in the car when I come back to work, only takes me 15 mins to drive in can stay in there all day and night then

Thanks

BIG F@ TW@ wrote:

They fit in the centre console cup holders perfectly.

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I think these are so over powering

Gazwould wrote:What mm drop are you looking for ?

Probably 50-60mm at a guess. Nothing excessive but a touch more than lowering springs

Impressive. I was half expecting a question about lowering, which is actually fine if done sensibly, the cars respond very well to certain improvements, incredibly well in fact. Most people buy a tired neglected old Passat, and immediately post up wanting to slam it on cheapo coilovers, dont even d...

More often its the outer captive balljoints that wear out, or the rear lower arm inner bushing. Lemforder or Meyle HD (Heavy Duty) are thought to be the best replacements for a price, there are cheaper options but not sure if theyd be worth the added cost of polybushing. What is also worth doing is...

Mindriot wrote:Appears to be ATE 288 setup as normal, disc looks a bit lipped as in worn a little.

Recently done suspension arms then

Yeah I have receipts for work done previously. Lower arms bushes are wearing out now so looking at replacements or new polybushes.

Not sure what way to go with it.

I best get out and measure my discs.

My current set up is a bit tired and my pedal is soft.

These are my current brakes.





Can you tell from these photos? This was took yesterday

Guessing for B5 new calipers are needed

Of course it wouldn't be simple!

Something I'm considering though as my front brakes are not great.

Holy thread resurrection batman on my behalf.

I'm looking at changing my ARB bushes on my b5 estate. Assuming I have the 4kg version. Also assuming I can get a PD130 sport estate ARB and it's a straight swap?

Thanks

How long did you leave the dehumidifier in for?

I just got one delivered yesterday

Took the car in to work today to have my brakes bled as my pedal is a bit soft. It's not made to much of a difference but still needed to be done as a fair amount of air was removed from the front calipers. https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/767/31661795602_3410ea99f9_c.jpg https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/...

Very true, agree with the Audi flat bottom wheels.

dan~ wrote:Im buying a pioneer head unit x8700dab, as subtle as i could find especially with rear usb!

Also an oil change, fuel filter and new coolant

I just went for a Bluetooth headunit on mine when I bought a Pioneer one.

Got some front speakers and tweeters to go in shortly also.

Looking good.

Must be weird having an Audi wheel in a VW

I'm trying to find a steering wheel I like for mine, just dunno what route to take.

Looks clean

Always liked those X5's.

Just never quite came round to buying one.

Anyone getting anything nice this year for their car?

This year my partner refused to buy anything for me car related

The car ends up sold and shes given up on me

Luckily I have a few bits to go on the car to treat it.

I had this when I changed 1 caliper on the rear, also changed rear disc and pads. The side with the new caliper was fine but couldn't get the piston back on the old caliper on the opposite side. Need to change that caliper too at some point. Sounds s**t but just grinded the pad back until it fit. Wa...

Had a delivery at work of a couple of cleaning bits and while work was quiet gave the car a clean and hoover and a wipe down inside. https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5767/31050811180_cbbcbffef2_c.jpg https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5671/31275360252_6fda109539_c.jpg https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5476/3061...

Ok then if from TPS , I go 75W80 myself . The genuine stuff tends to be quite expensive . The genuine gearbox oil is a ridiculous price. Agreed but its not a job that's done frequently so a one of expense I can live with. I was more suprised at the cost of the genuine rear main oil seal, about the ...

This is going to be cool!

Gazwould wrote:Ummmm , which one , 501.50 ?

Im not sure. I got it from TPS so its genuine oil and listed for my vehicle.

I will het a photo up of the oil tomorrow.